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Letter to Editor
July 31, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
William Harrison describes how his 8-year-old daughter, deaf for over a year due to sickness, was cured by repeated electrification sessions performed by Dr. Ferrigan over 8 days. He publicizes this surprising remedy to help others with similar afflictions.
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Please to insert the following in your gazette: A daughter of mine about 8 years of age was so very deaf for some time, more than a twelvemonth past, occasioned as it seemed to me by sickness, that it was with the greatest difficulty she could be made to hear what was said to her so as to understand it, was cured by being electrified by Dr. Ferrigan.--The operation was performed several times a day for about 8 days. As it has been so surprising a cure, I think myself bound in regard to all such as have the Misfortune to be afflicted with the same disorder, to take this public method to acquaint them with it.
I am, Sir, your humble Servant. Wm. Harrison.
I am, Sir, your humble Servant. Wm. Harrison.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Health Medicine
What keywords are associated?
Deafness
Electrification
Cure
Dr Ferrigan
Child Illness
Medical Remedy
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. Harrison
Sir
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Wm. Harrison
Recipient
Sir
Main Argument
a daughter's deafness, caused by sickness and lasting over a year, was cured by electrification performed by dr. ferrigan several times a day for about 8 days; this method should be shared publicly to help others afflicted similarly.
Notable Details
Electrified Several Times A Day For About 8 Days
Surprising A Cure